Chapter 103: You Have No Say Here
Hiding in the shadows, Xiao Ye saw the Lin Family members in the clearing.
And Lin Chuyue, as it happened, was right there among them.
The problem was, they had formed a tight circle around Lin Chuyue.
Unless he could take them all out at the exact same time.
Otherwise, if even one of them reacted in time, Lin Chuyue would instantly be taken hostage!
The scene made Xiao Ye laugh in exasperation. 'These idiots have actually gotten smarter,' he thought. 'It's clear they're prepared for a fight to the death.'
It seemed a direct assault was out of the question; he would have to outsmart them.
What's more, Lin Yinghao was clutching a knife!
Lin Chuyue's voice rang out. "I suggest you let me go. Don't compound your mistakes!"
"Shut up!"
"You have no right to speak here!"
"You're not some young miss of the Lin Family now—you're our prisoner!"
Hearing this, Xiao Ye frowned slightly and simply stepped out into the open.
The sudden appearance of a figure startled everyone.
When they saw it was Xiao Ye, Lin Yinghao reacted as if facing a formidable foe, grabbing Lin Chuyue and pulling her in front of him as a shield.
He narrowed his eyes. "You little bastard, you've got some skills. I didn't think you'd find us."
Barely more than an hour had passed; he had no idea how Xiao Ye had managed to track him down.
Xiao Ye shrugged slightly. "Your hiding spot isn't exactly brilliant."
He looked at Lin Chuyue and gave a small wink, signaling her not to worry.
For some reason, the moment she saw him, the heavy weight in Lin Chuyue's chest actually lifted.
Perhaps it was because Xiao Ye had saved her so many times, turning danger into safety on every occasion.
That sense of security had already taken deep root in her heart.
She calmed down and said nothing.
"Enough crap! I don't care how you found me. Did you bring the share transfer agreement?"
Lin Yinghao demanded immediately.
"No. You want the Lin Clan's shares because you want money, right?"
Xiao Ye tossed out a bank card. "Here. The PIN is six zeros. See for yourselves how much is in there."
Lin Yinghao didn't believe for a second that Xiao Ye had money. Even if he did, it must have come from the Lin Family.
He motioned with his eyes to a younger relative, who cautiously picked up the card and immediately checked the balance on his phone.
When he saw the number on the screen, he was completely stunned!
"This… this is impossible!"
"Second Uncle, there's a hundred million in here!"
Xiao Ye had many such cards, each loaded with a hundred million for convenience.
"How much? A hundred million?!"
Lin Yinghao was stunned for a moment. When the reality sank in, he gnashed his teeth in fury. "So that's how it is!"
"The Lin Family kept saying they had no money, but they gave you this much!"
"I'm the one who's a Lin, but that old bastard actually favors an outsider!"
"He'd rather give this dog a hundred million than spare a little extra for us!"
"After Huo Wenhao kicked us out, that old coot Lin Aoshan only gave us a million each!"
The Lin Family members were furious, and they all began to curse aloud.
Lin Aoshan, who had worked so hard to raise them, received not a shred of respect, only insults!
Lin Chuyue couldn't stand it any longer and immediately snapped, "You pack of animals! You ungrateful wolves!"
"That's the man who raised you, who gave you life!"
"Shut up!"
Lin Yinghao roared irritably, his eyes still fixed on Xiao Ye, not daring to look away for a second. "You definitely have more on you!"
"Hand it all over!"
"Fine."
Xiao Ye took out several more bank cards.
Some of these were thankyou gifts from others, while the rest were from his other assets.
The younger Lin relative checked again, his eyes turning red with greed. "Second Uncle, all of these together… it's a full three hundred million!"
It wasn't just the Lin Family members; even Lin Chuyue was shocked.
'Where did Xiao Ye get so much money?'
'Grandfather must have given it to him to rescue me, but how could he just hand it over so easily!'
'How foolish! This is the Lin Family's entire fortune!'
"Xiao Ye! Don't give it to them!"
Xiao Ye smiled faintly. Instead of answering Lin Chuyue, he looked at Lin Yinghao.
"You have the money now. Can you let her go?"
Lin Yinghao let out a cold laugh. "Kid, you're so stupid!"
"Now that you've given me everything, why would I possibly let you go!"
He knew what Xiao Ye was capable of. "Don't think I don't know you're just looking for a chance to attack us!"
He shot another look at his men. "Go, tie him up!"
"Lin Chuyue is in my hands. If you dare touch my men, I'll kill her instantly!"
Xiao Ye seemed completely unconcerned, putting his hands together. "Go ahead."
One of the bolder Lin Family members stepped forward. 'Finally,' he thought, 'we can pay him back for all the humiliation we suffered at his hands!'
The Lin Family member picked up a hemp rope, smirking nonstop.
He used all his knot-tying skills, clearly wanting to truss Xiao Ye up completely.
Soon, Xiao Ye's hands and feet were bound tightly.
Certain that Xiao Ye was no longer a threat, Lin Yinghao burst out laughing arrogantly. He let go of Lin Chuyue and said, "Watch her for me!"
Then, step by step, he approached Xiao Ye.
His features gradually twisted with hatred. "Kid, you thought you were so tough, didn't you?"
"You thought you were such a great fighter?"
"Let's see you try anything now!"
With that, he gripped the dagger in his hand and viciously stabbed it into Xiao Ye's shoulder!
SQUELCH—!
The sound of the sharp blade sinking into flesh rang out clearly.
Xiao Ye stood rooted to the spot, his expression unchanged.
It was as if the dagger hadn't been plunged into his shoulder at all.
Lin Yinghao violently pulled the dagger out, and blood immediately began to gush from Xiao Ye's shoulder.
Staring at the crimson blood, Lin Yinghao's laughter grew even more unhinged. "You dog, now you know what I'm capable of!"
"So what if the old man favors an outsider like you? In the end, you're still going to die by my hand!"
When Lin Chuyue saw this, her heart ached with a sharp pain.
'Even though Xiao Ye is a scumbag, he's truly here to save me every single time!'
'And it's truly because of me that he's suffering this undeserved ordeal!'
"Xiao Ye! Get out of here!"
"Lin Yinghao, you have the money! Let him go!"
Lin Chuyue shouted.
Lin Yinghao glanced back at Lin Chuyue and scoffed. "You can't even save yourself, and you're worried about him?"
"You two have probably been hooking up for a while now!"
Xiao Ye's expression darkened. "Chuyue, don't worry. As long as I'm here, no one can hurt you."
He was just looking for the right opportunity.
Too many of the Lin Family members were still surrounding Lin Chuyue. If they were all carrying blades, he couldn't guarantee that these desperados wouldn't stab her.
'It's different for me,' he thought. 'At worst, I'll get a few flesh wounds. With the healing ointment I made myself, I'll be fine in less than two days.'
'A real man has to protect his wife at all times, of course.'
Seeing Xiao Ye injured and still worrying about her, it was hard for Lin Chuyue not to be moved.
Her gaze toward Xiao Ye softened. "It's all my fault. You got dragged into this because of me…"
"Alright! Are you two done with your little tragedy play?"
Lin Yinghao cut them off. "Let me tell you, I'm not falling for this act!"
He might not dare to harm Lin Chuyue, but that didn't mean he wouldn't harm Xiao Ye!
The memories of all the ways Xiao Ye had humiliated him for Lin Chuyue's sake were still fresh in his mind.
Today, he would make him pay for that utter disgrace!
With that thought, Lin Yinghao tightened his grip on the dagger and pointed it at Xiao Ye. "You mutt, I'm in a good mood right now. I'll give you a chance to say your last words."
Xiao Ye raised an eyebrow. Showing no fear, he actually let out a soft laugh.
His burning gaze fell upon the worried face of Lin Chuyue. "Since these are my last words, I should speak from the heart."
"Chuyue, the one I've always loved… is you!"